Agenda item

Report of the Planning and Development Managerrecommending delegated authority be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address, attached.

Redevelopment of the site. Demolition of the existing buildings and erection of three x 4-storey buildings to provide 43 flats (18 x 1-bed, 22 x 2-bed and 3x  3-bed) and 9 x 3-storey houses (2 x 2-bed, 3 x 3-bed and 4 x 4-bed) with associated access, parking and landscaping.

Mr Edmond (Agent), Mr Stout (Local resident) and Councillor Vinson (Ward Councillor) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE OFFICER RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION SUBJECT TO THE APPLICANT ENTERING INTO A SECTION 106 AGREEMENT, THE DETAILS OF WHICH TO BE AGREED BY OFFICERS, WAS CARRIED.

RECORDED VOTE

FOR:       Councillors Jones, Claisse, Cunio, L Harris, Osmond and Thomas

ABSTAINED:   Councillor Mrs Blatchford

RESOLVED that authority be delegated to the Planning and Development Manager to grant conditional planning approval subject to:-

(a)  The completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement to secure the following heads of terms:

i.   Financial contributions towards site specific highway improvements in the vicinity of the site in accordance with polices CS18, CS19 & CS25 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document - Adopted Version (January 2010) and the adopted SPG relating to Planning Obligations (August 2005 as amended);

ii.  A financial contribution towards strategic transport improvements in the wider area in accordance with policies  CS18 & CS25 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document - Adopted Version (January 2010) and the adopted SPG relating to Planning Obligations (August 2005 as amended);

iii.   Financial contributions towards the relevant elements of public open space required by the development in line with polices CLT5, CLT6 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review (March 2006), Policy CS25 of the adopted LDF Core Strategy (2010) and the adopted SPG relating to Planning Obligations (August 2005 as amended) with regard to

·  Amenity Open Space (“open space”);

·  Play Space and;

·  Playing Field.

iv.  Provision of affordable housing in accordance with Policies CS15, CS16 & CS25 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document - Adopted Version (January 2010) and the adopted SPG relating to Planning Obligations (August 2005 as amended);

v.  Submission of a highway condition survey to ensure any damage to the adjacent highway network attributable to the build process is repaired by the developer;

vi.  The submission of a lorry routeing plan including the timing and routes for construction traffic;

vii.   Submission and implementation of a Training and Employment Management Plan committing to adopting  local labour and employment initiatives, in accordance with Policies CS24 & CS25 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document - Adopted Version (January 2010) and the adopted SPG relating to Planning Obligations (August 2005 as amended);

viii.  The restriction of parking permits for the surrounding streets for the future occupants of the development and;

ix.  The consultation and implementation of a Traffic Regulation Order to prevent parking in the new access road and adjacent to the site entrance to ensure a refuse vehicle can turn on site.

x.   Submission and implementation of a Waste Management Plan.

That the Planning and Development Manager be delegated powers to vary relevant parts of the Section 106 agreement and to add or vary conditions as necessary as a result of further negotiations with the applicant. 

In the event that the legal agreement is not completed within two months the Planning and Development Manager be authorised to refuse permission on the ground of failure to secure the provisions of the Section 106 Legal Agreement.

(b)  the conditions in the report and the amended condition set out below:

3 Landscaping, lighting and means of enclosure detailed plan

Notwithstanding the submitted details before the commencement of any site works a detailed landscaping scheme and implementation timetable shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing, which includes:

i.  proposed finished ground levels or contours; means of enclosure; car parking layouts; other vehicle pedestrian access and circulations areas, hard surfacing materials, structures and ancillary objects (refuse bins, lighting columns etc.);

ii.  planting plans; written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/planting densities where appropriate, including defensible planting/privacy screening to the ground floor private amenity space areas including to the rear elevation of 78 Portswood Road;

iii.  an accurate plot of all trees to be retained and to be lost. Any trees to be lost shall be replaced on a favourable basis (a two-for one basis unless circumstances dictate otherwise);

iv.  details of any proposed boundary treatment, including retaining walls; and

v.  a landscape management scheme.

Any trees, shrubs, seeded or turfed areas which die, fail to establish, are removed or become damaged or diseased, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting shall be replaced by the Developer in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. The Developer shall be responsible for any replacements for a period of 5 years from the date of planting.

The approved hard and soft landscaping scheme (including parking) for the whole site shall be carried out prior to occupation of the building or during the first planting season following the full completion of building works, whichever is sooner. The approved scheme implemented shall be maintained for a minimum period of 5 years following its complete provision.

REASON:

To improve the appearance of the site and enhance the character of the development in the interests of visual amenity, to ensure that the development makes a positive contribution to the local environment and, in accordance with the duty required of the Local Planning Authority by Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

The development is acceptable taking into account the policies and proposals of the Development Plan and other guidance.  Other material considerations such as those listed in the report to the Planning and Rights of Way Panel on 21.06.11 do not have sufficient weight to justify a refusal of the application. The proposal would be in keeping with the site and surrounding properties and would not have a harmful impact on the amenities of the neighbouring properties. Where appropriate planning conditions have been imposed to mitigate any harm identified.  In accordance with Section 38 (6) of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, Planning Permission should therefore be granted taking account of the following planning policies:

“Saved” Policies – SDP1, SDP4, SDP5, SDP7, SDP9, SDP10, SDP11, SDP12, SDP13,  H1, H2, and H7 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review - Adopted March 2006 as supported by the adopted LDF Core Strategy (2010) policies CS4, CS5, CS13, CS16, CS19, and CS20 and the Council’s current adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance.  National Planning Guidance contained within PPS1 (Delivering Sustainable Development), PPS3 (Housing 2010) and PPG13 (Transport 2011) are also relevant to the determination of this planning application.